Can one franchisee develop both Omaha and Lincoln along I-80?

Yes. Located less than an hour apart on I-80, Lincoln and Omaha make an efficient multi-unit Nebraska territory for qualified operators.

How do I inquire about opening a Nash & Smashed in Lincoln, NE?

Submit the franchise inquiry form on this page to request our FDD and schedule a qualification call with our corporate franchise team.

What makes Nash & Smashed different from other fast-casual concepts?

Nash & Smashed stands out from other fast-casual concepts by seamlessly combining Nashville-Style Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, and Smashed Burgers in a unique, customizable menu format. The commitment to using high-quality ingredients sets the brand apart, ensuring exceptional quality in every dish. Additionally, the array of signature sauces enhances the flavor experience, allowing guests to tailor their meals to suit individual tastes. A strong focus on community engagement further distinguishes Nash & Smashed, as it actively supports local initiatives and fosters connections within the neighborhoods it serves.

What is the typical timeline from signing to opening a location?

The average timeline from signing a franchise agreement to the opening day is around 6-9 months. However, it's important to note that this process can take up to 6-8 months after site selection due to factors such as lease negotiations, permitting, construction, and training schedules.

Do I need restaurant experience to be a franchise owner?

While restaurant experience is beneficial, it's not required. We're looking for passionate entrepreneurs with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and dedication to customer service. Our comprehensive training program will teach you all aspects of operating a Nash & Smashed restaurant.

What store formats and space requirements does Nash & Smashed offer?

Franchise partners can apply for three distinct operating formats: a Full Restaurant, an Express Unit, or a Food Truck. Full inline and endcap restaurant locations require a minimum footprint of 1,600 square feet, while Express Units are engineered for compact urban storefronts, college corridors, and high-foot-traffic retail centers.

What training and corporate support do franchise owners receive?

Every franchise owner completes 40 hours of structured training — 6 hours in the classroom and 34 hours on the job — covering kitchen execution, inventory systems, staffing, and day-to-day leadership. Beyond initial training, our corporate team delivers 12 pre-opening and post-opening support commitments spanning site selection, architectural layout, vendor onboarding, grand-opening marketing, and ongoing field operations.

How do I receive investment details and explore financing options?

Complete startup costs, fee structures, and itemized investment tables are provided in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and franchise brochure after you submit an initial inquiry. Prospective franchise owners commonly explore SBA 7(a) loans, Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS 401(k) rollovers), and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) with their financial advisors.

Where does Nash & Smashed currently operate and where can I open a location?

Nash & Smashed serves guests across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, and Canberra, Australia, with active franchise expansion across the East Coast and adjacent metropolitan corridors.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Lincoln, NE

Open in Nebraska's capital and Big Ten university city — across the Historic Haymarket, UNL / O Street, SouthPointe Pavilions and North 27th Street — with five craveable revenue lines.

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Lincoln combines Big Ten college-town passion around the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank Arena in the Historic Haymarket / Railyard district with stable state government, Bryan Health medical campuses and software/insurance employers that support year-round household spending.

Along O Street from Downtown past Gateway Mall at 66th Street to 84th Street, south along 27th Street and Pine Lake Road around SouthPointe Pavilions, and north near the I-80 / North 27th Street retail interchange, franchisees can choose between campus Express storefronts and 1,600+ sq ft suburban Full Restaurants.

Husker campus foot traffic and South Lincoln retail corridors

Historic Haymarket, Railyard, Downtown O Street & UNL City Campus: Over 24,000 UNL students, arena concerts and Husker game-day crowds driving walkable dine-in and late-evening delivery.
South Lincoln: SouthPointe Pavilions, 27th & Pine Lake Road & Yankee Hill: Affluent Lancaster County lifestyle shopping plazas and rapidly expanding southern residential neighborhoods.
East O Street (48th–84th St / Gateway) & North 27th Street (I-80 Interchange): High-visibility cross-town commuter retail arteries with abundant grocery-anchored inline and endcap spaces.

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Husker campus foot traffic and South Lincoln retail corridors

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